Details
Plant Characteristics | |
Species Name | Sporobolus airoides |
Common Name | Alkali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton |
Plant Type | Grasses/Grass-Like |
Height by Width | 3ft. x 3ft. |
Flower Color | None |
Flowering Months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Sun Exposure | Inland-Sun |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | Any |
Sowing Season | Spring/Summer |
Sowing Difficulty Level* | Easy |
Sowing Rates | |
1 oz | 300 sq ft |
1/4 lbs | 1200 sq ft |
1/2 lbs | 2400 sq ft |
1 lbs | 7260 sq ft |
5 | lbs per acre |
* Sowing difficulty levels:
- Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
- Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
- Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination